New rules to end ordeal of 'plane prisoners'

Blocked toilets, crying babies and airless cabins make air travellers furious – and the US government says they don’t have to take it any more.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2009 - 07:36

Blocked toilets, crying babies and airless cabins make air travellers furious – and the US government says they don’t have to take it any more.

New rules which go into effect in 120 days mean airlines must let people get off planes delayed on the ground for more than three hours.

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